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This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 10 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Science for our future - we look at the cutting-edge research, innovations and technology being created by Japanese scientists and engineers.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city centre we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Unruly Catfish: Japan is seismically active - the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those deemed responsible.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

An in-depth interview programme featuring professionals or experts in the world who share their unique insights, information and analysis.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, frozen food vending machines.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japanese strawberries stand out with a perfect sweet-sour balance and stunning looks - join us in Fukuoka for some dazzling parfait and to meet the growers behind a famous variety.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city centre we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, frozen food vending machines.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Yoshida Hirofumi has been the principal guest conductor of the Odesa National Academic Theater of Opera and Ballet in Ukraine since 2021 - he talks about what he hopes to convey through music.

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Unruly Catfish: Japan is seismically active - the Edo period was no exception. In the aftermath of a major earthquake, an angry guardian deity set off on a quest to capture those deemed responsible.

Connecting Craftsmen: This episode explores how Japan's local factories are using modern tech to pass on skills and share resources.

This show highlights professionals at the very forefront of their fields - we showcase their amazing work, discover their motivations, and learn about the challenges they face in the future.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japanese strawberries stand out with a perfect sweet-sour balance and stunning looks - join us in Fukuoka for some dazzling parfait and to meet the growers behind a famous variety.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We visit Hamura in the upper reaches of the Tama River. In this tranquil town far west of the city centre we trace the origins of Tokyo's water supply back to the age of the samurai, centuries ago.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In 2025, Ohtake Makiko won a NASA award for significant accomplishments relating to Solar System exploration science. She talks about investigating the birth of our planet and moon.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, frozen food vending machines.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil - these weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japanese strawberries stand out with a perfect sweet-sour balance and stunning looks - join us in Fukuoka for some dazzling parfait and to meet the growers behind a famous variety.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil - these weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 11 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japanese strawberries stand out with a perfect sweet-sour balance and stunning looks - join us in Fukuoka for some dazzling parfait and to meet the growers behind a famous variety.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil - these weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Sekiguchi Itaru helped to restore the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris following the cathedral's fire in 2019 - he tells us about his work that includes the tuning and voicing of these instruments.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine - along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

A Napping Boy Dreams of Monsters: When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists - discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil - these weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Sekiguchi Itaru helped to restore the pipe organ at Notre Dame in Paris following the cathedral's fire in 2019 - he tells us about his work that includes the tuning and voicing of these instruments.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

Let's see Japan by car! We drive through Hiroshima Prefecture with our goal being the famed Itsukushima Shrine - along the way, we make a few stops off the beaten path that will amaze you!

A Napping Boy Dreams of Monsters: When a little boy's nap is disturbed by a bad dream, his mother comes to his rescue - we examine a print that shows how much the Edo townspeople cherished their kids.

A local supermarket specialising in seafood closes after nearly 50 years - to keep its legacy alive, the founder teams up with a supermarket chain. Can it survive amidst fierce competition?

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

Japan's bespoke leather shoes are admired around the world, and there is even a Japanese leader in the realm of shoeshining - we explore the skills and services in Japan's leather shoemaking industry.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists - discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Several annual rituals performed at Shinto shrines involve bows and arrows that are believed to hold divine power and dispel evil - these weapons also hone the spirit through the practice of archery.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Millions of people pass through Narita International Airport every year, unaware of the systems that ensure their safety and comfort. We'll dive into this hidden, complex world.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. Viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings - simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame and deep-fry for some tasty autumn goodness.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A series of 15-minute episodes showcasing the stunning landscapes featured in Cycle Around Japan. This time: the rustic scenery of Akita and the dynamic coastlines of Aomori.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin'.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. Viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

Cape of Faith: Cape Ashizuri is marked by rugged cliffs and peculiar rocks - a strong current off its coast has been the cause of many accidents. Enjoy the scenery at the cape, a place of worship.

Noren director Nakamura Shin draws on the skills of traditional artisans to produce original pieces. We follow him as he explores the history of noren and strives to share its culture with the world.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles - cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly-harvested rice.

2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists - discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A series showcasing the stunning landscapes featured in Cycle Around Japan. This time: the beautiful islands of Yamaguchi, and the historical scenery of the Izumo Highway.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. Viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

Bonito Country: The delicious bonito Tosa is known for spoils easily, and its flavour varies greatly - watch fishmongers at a local port who know exactly how to spot the best ones in action.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make gohei-mochi rice cakes - wrap rice around cedar sticks, grill over charcoal, spread homemade miso and enjoy the savoury taste of autumn.

Noren director Nakamura Shin draws on the skills of traditional artisans to produce original pieces. We follow him as he explores the history of noren and strives to share its culture with the world.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. Viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 12 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker'.

2025 marks the 110th anniversary of the Nagasaki Electric Tramway, which has long been a vital means of transportation for both residents and tourists - discover the charm of Nagasaki's streetcars.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A series showcasing the stunning landscapes featured in Cycle Around Japan. This time: the varied, beautiful scenery of Nagasaki. Discover the Goto Islands, and their history of "hidden Christians."

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Participants of the Hyoge Festival clown around in fun and silly costumes - it originated as a sly way of thanking a local hero who built reservoirs but was exiled in the 17th century.

Living with the Shimanto: A centuries-old eel catching technique, bridges designed to be submerged in the river - locals have found ingenious ways to coexist with the mighty Shimanto river.

Akasaka Yogetsu, a priest with an international following, is known for combining beatboxing with Buddhist mantras. He talks about Zen philosophy and the spirit of "living in the here and now."

Urban intrusions by bears have increased significantly worldwide in recent years - what's behind this phenomenon, and how is it related to global warming? We focus our investigation on cases in Japan.

Maxine is a university student who joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school, and this experience changed her life.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Spear squid is immensely popular in squid-loving Japan - tag along with fishers in Hokkaido and savour some regional cuisine, fresh sushi, and a special take on a beloved Italian-inspired inky dish.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make sesame-covered taro dumplings - simply mash up boiled taro, add cheese, sprinkle with sesame and deep-fry for some tasty autumn goodness.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A series showcasing the stunning landscapes featured in Cycle Around Japan. This time: the rural surroundings of historic Kyoto, water transportation, and a nighttime ride through bustling Osaka.

At the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama, chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery.

Noren director Nakamura Shin draws on the skills of traditional artisans to produce original pieces. We follow him as he explores the history of noren and strives to share its culture with the world.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. Viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode features ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's 'The Actor Ichikawa Ebizo as Takemura Sadanoshin'.

Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new significance. Explore the surprising beauty of stairs through architecture and art.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

Cape of Faith: Cape Ashizuri is marked by rugged cliffs and peculiar rocks - a strong current off its coast has been the cause of many accidents. Enjoy the scenery at the cape, a place of worship.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A series of 15-minute episodes showcasing the stunning landscapes featured in Cycle Around Japan. This time: the rustic scenery of Akita and the dynamic coastlines of Aomori.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple show us how to make shiba-zuke pickles - cucumbers, myoga, and a little bit of ume vinegar make the perfect side dish to go with newly-harvested rice.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A close-up look at cities worldwide, as seen by a walking tourist. Viewers visit places off the beaten path, meet ordinary people, and enjoy a travel experience that's only possible on foot.

Chef Nobuko, her cameraman husband Makoto, and their cat Tama take us on a tasty journey of local cuisine served with a side of seasonal scenery at the Satoyama Kitchen guesthouse in Hida Takayama.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a variety of short programmes focusing on Japan and Asia.

This series presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode spotlights ukiyo-e artist Sharaku's debut work 'The Actor Otani Oniji III as Edobei'.

Akasaka Yogetsu, a priest with an international following, is known for combining beatboxing with Buddhist mantras. He talks about Zen philosophy and the spirit of "living in the here and now."

Urban intrusions by bears have increased significantly worldwide in recent years - what's behind this phenomenon, and how is it related to global warming? We focus our investigation on cases in Japan.

Ritual Purification at Roben Falls: We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on - it turns out that some of them have something to prove...

GLP-1 receptor agonists are becoming a game changer in the treatment of obesity. However, using them without medical supervision is risky. We report on the potential of GLP-1 treatment.

Noren director Nakamura Shin draws on the skills of traditional artisans to produce original pieces. We follow him as he explores the history of noren and strives to share its culture with the world.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Gojinjo Taiko is a wild and powerful performance by masked drummers - it originated 400 years ago when villagers disguised themselves as oni (demons) to scare away a warlord's army.

Bonito Country: The delicious bonito Tosa is known for spoils easily, and its flavour varies greatly - watch fishmongers at a local port who know exactly how to spot the best ones in action.

Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new significance. Explore the surprising beauty of stairs through architecture and art.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Peaches take the spotlight - from June to October, new varieties appear every two weeks letting people enjoy them for months. Big, sweet and juicy, discover the charm of Japan's finest peaches.

The nuns of Otowasan Kannonji Temple teach us how to make gohei-mochi rice cakes - wrap rice around cedar sticks, grill over charcoal, spread homemade miso and enjoy the savoury taste of autumn.

An in-depth look at the realities of Asia today, a dynamic region which faces political, economic, cultural and technological change.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

In this episode, we learn about the early spring dates of Risshun and Usui - the nuns show us how to make the seasonal specialities of neko-mochi rice cakes and Girls' Day crackers.

This miniseries presents the masterpieces of Tsutaju, a brilliant ukiyo-e producer of the Edo period - this episode takes a close look at artist Utamaro's iconic 'Woman with a Glass Noisemaker'.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Maxine is a university student who joined a school providing educational support and life advice to international students wanting to enter Japanese high school, and this experience changed her life.

Discover the stories behind renowned Japanese products alongside our reporter - this time, frozen food vending machines.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional in July 2024 - we look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilised remain silent on their suffering.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A novice filmmaker bet everything on a period drama-and won 7 Japan Academy Awards! "A Samurai in Time" is an against-all-odds story of passion, grit, and samurai spirit.

A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We picked our 10 favourite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them - these are the results with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race, and lots of other extras to enjoy.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new significance. Explore the surprising beauty of stairs through architecture and art.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the bow and arrow. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

Ritual Purification at Roben Falls: We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on - it turns out that some of them have something to prove...

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 13 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Yoshioka Sarasa revives ancient plant-based colors in Kyoto. As natural dyes grow scarce, she preserves their legacy while creating layered works that reveal new dimensions of nature's hues.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (Product Designer): Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional in July 2024 - we look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilised remain silent on their suffering.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A novice filmmaker bet everything on a period drama-and won 7 Japan Academy Awards! "A Samurai in Time" is an against-all-odds story of passion, grit, and samurai spirit.

A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo March Tournament Day 14 action live from Osaka as top wrestlers have their fourteenth bouts of the 15-day contest.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Today's theme: Astonishing Stairs. Creators have taken a simple structure that lets us climb, and imbued it with new significance. Explore the surprising beauty of stairs through architecture and art.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We picked our 10 favourite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them - these are the results with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race, and lots of other extras to enjoy.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Yoshioka Sarasa revives ancient plant-based colors in Kyoto. As natural dyes grow scarce, she preserves their legacy while creating layered works that reveal new dimensions of nature's hues.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (Product Designer): Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional in July 2024 - we look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilised remain silent on their suffering.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A novice filmmaker bet everything on a period drama-and won 7 Japan Academy Awards! "A Samurai in Time" is an against-all-odds story of passion, grit, and samurai spirit.

A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We picked our 10 favourite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them - these are the results with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race, and lots of other extras to enjoy.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the bow and arrow. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

Ritual Purification at Roben Falls: We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on - it turns out that some of them have something to prove...

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Yoshioka Sarasa revives ancient plant-based colors in Kyoto. As natural dyes grow scarce, she preserves their legacy while creating layered works that reveal new dimensions of nature's hues.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (Product Designer): Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The Supreme Court ruled Japan's defunct Eugenic Protection Law as unconstitutional in July 2024 - we look into why many of the victims who were forcefully sterilised remain silent on their suffering.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A novice filmmaker bet everything on a period drama-and won 7 Japan Academy Awards! "A Samurai in Time" is an against-all-odds story of passion, grit, and samurai spirit.

A unique time-lapse photography project. Shot by pros and non-pros from around the world, on the transience of nature, celestial phenomena, cityscapes and each single moment of everyday life.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

A selection of acclaimed programmes from NHK's domestic channels dubbed into English.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

We picked our 10 favourite rides from previous episodes and asked our viewers to rank them - these are the results with commentary from our cyclists, a virtual race, and lots of other extras to enjoy.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Yoshioka Sarasa revives ancient plant-based colors in Kyoto. As natural dyes grow scarce, she preserves their legacy while creating layered works that reveal new dimensions of nature's hues.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (Product Designer): Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history, and culture - this episode looks at words related to the bow and arrow. Explore the unique culture behind them.

A series of poetic videos by Koichi Hozan, a videographer living in Nara, in collaboration with pianist Mine Kawakami - for which she plays exclusive pieces - helps you experience each season.

Ritual Purification at Roben Falls: We journey to a sacred mountain where pilgrims are purifying themselves in a waterfall before moving on - it turns out that some of them have something to prove...

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three exciting young acts who are all on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina. Plus, May J. sings!

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway.

The seaside town of Hakodate has long flourished as a port - one savvy cat waits by a fisherman hoping he'll share his catch! We also meet more local cats at a fish market and a historic graveyard.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

Today is Mee's birthday. Everyone offers birthday wishes, but Mee wonders, "Why do we say 'Happy Birthday'?" So Papa decides to take Mee on a drive to retrace "The Story of Mee's Birth."

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka - these 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: The Holiest Place.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 14 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

Sumopedia enriches your sumo experience with information on the techniques, traditions and famous wrestlers of the past. The rules may be simple but there is a lot more to sumo than meets the eye.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

The Maki-e lacquering technique uses gold dust on a jet-black background to dazzling effect.

This time: Asking how to pronounce names. Whang-san works at a trading company; to become a reliable businessman, he learns a valuable business trick: asking the pronunciation of a person's name.

Chiba is known for peanuts - area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka - these 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: The Holiest Place.

NHK World-Japan presents Grand Sumo March Tournament Day 15 action live from Osaka as top wrestlers have their fifteenth bouts of the 15-day contest.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three exciting young acts who are all on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina. Plus, May J. sings!

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway.

The seaside town of Hakodate has long flourished as a port - one savvy cat waits by a fisherman hoping he'll share his catch! We also meet more local cats at a fish market and a historic graveyard.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Gifts are exchanged in the traditional betrothal rite - paper cords are twisted into intricate shapes and decorate gifts.

This time: Asking how to pronounce names. Whang-san works at a trading company; to become a reliable businessman, he learns a valuable business trick: asking the pronunciation of a person's name.

Chiba is known for peanuts - area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

Today is Mee's birthday. Everyone offers birthday wishes, but Mee wonders, "Why do we say 'Happy Birthday'?" So Papa decides to take Mee on a drive to retrace "The Story of Mee's Birth."

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three exciting young acts who are all on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina. Plus, May J. sings!

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway.

The seaside town of Hakodate has long flourished as a port - one savvy cat waits by a fisherman hoping he'll share his catch! We also meet more local cats at a fish market and a historic graveyard.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka - these 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: The Holiest Place.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Watch a professional furniture cleaner return a chest of drawers to its former glory.

This time: Asking how to pronounce names. Whang-san works at a trading company; to become a reliable businessman, he learns a valuable business trick: asking the pronunciation of a person's name.

Chiba is known for peanuts - area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This flagship documentary series offers must-see episodes on politics, the economy, social trends, science and the environment in Japan and beyond.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The spotlight's on MAO, the latest from manga legend Takahashi Rumiko. Featuring handwritten comments from Takahashi, we go behind the scenes of the upcoming anime and the team bringing it to life.

Learn programming principles without a computer! Animated characters provide fun and lucid explanations of five core processes: analysis, combination, generalisation, abstraction and simulation.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

Join May J. for great Japanese music! This week, three exciting young acts who are all on the rise: Omiya Hiyori, GOOD BYE APRIL, and nishina. Plus, May J. sings!

Discover Japan's oldest private medicinal herb garden in Uda - here the natural landscape from 300 years ago is preserved in a botanical time capsule as a sanctuary of local culture and history.

Octopuses have been part of the Japanese diet for centuries. Today, some people even keep them as pets. Octopus catches have been decreasing, but efforts to farm them on land are now underway.

The seaside town of Hakodate has long flourished as a port - one savvy cat waits by a fisherman hoping he'll share his catch! We also meet more local cats at a fish market and a historic graveyard.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Kyoto has many stores called oyatsu that specialise in traditional snacks and treats - some purveyors continue to use age-old ingredients and methods.

This time: Asking how to pronounce names. Whang-san works at a trading company; to become a reliable businessman, he learns a valuable business trick: asking the pronunciation of a person's name.

Chiba is known for peanuts - area leather goods seller Iijima Satoshi uses discarded peanut skins from local farmers to make synthetic leather that's eco-friendly, durable and very versatile.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

An astonishing 49 burial mounds of various shapes and sizes are scattered across Osaka - these 1,600-year-old mounds are the resting places of past rulers and elites. Research reveals new discoveries.

Okinawa Prefecture is a group of subtropical islands in the far south of Japan - we examine its past and present with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: The Holiest Place.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

A spotlight on our diverse international community as we report on issues, speak to those involved, and get a fresh look at what it's like to live in Japan.

Urban intrusions by bears have increased significantly worldwide in recent years - what's behind this phenomenon, and how is it related to global warming? We focus our investigation on cases in Japan.

Yamanashi / Shibata Fumie (Product Designer): Kaiki is a thin and brightly coloured silk fabric - Fumie discovers how threads are arranged to produce a layered effect that resembles a digital image.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Seri (Japanese parsley) is in season from winter to spring - it's a key source of nutrition during Japan's cold winter months when most other veggies are out of season.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

The Jomon period dates roughly from 13,000 to 300 B.C. - we examine various aspects of Jomon society with footage from time-lapse creator Shimizu Daisuke. This time: Lacquer.

Japan has a long history of natural disasters - 'Bosai' explores how to overcome them and save lives with the power of science.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture; this episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the 'masu' ending of a verb with 'tai desu'. For example, 'mimasu' (to see) becomes 'mitai desu' (to want to see).

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Seri (Japanese parsley) is in season from winter to spring - it's a key source of nutrition during Japan's cold winter months when most other veggies are out of season.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture; this episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the 'masu' ending of a verb with 'tai desu'. For example, 'mimasu' (to see) becomes 'mitai desu' (to want to see).

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

This daily news programme picks up the key news stories of the past 24 hours from Japan and around Asia.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a sumo highlights programme for fans around the globe featuring all top-division bouts from Day 15 of the latest Grand Sumo tournament in Osaka.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This upbeat programme combines business and economic news with in-depth feature stories that give you a closer look at the latest trends within Japan and around the world.

An evening news bulletin that provides Japan's views on many domestic and international news events.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Seri (Japanese parsley) is in season from winter to spring - it's a key source of nutrition during Japan's cold winter months when most other veggies are out of season.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

Asakawa Chieko develops innovative products that transform the lives of the visually impaired - Asakawa, who is blind herself, introduces her greatest project yet: an AI suitcase.

Edo Kiriko cut glass techniques have been passed from artisan to artisan for over 100 years - more women who now pursue the craft create popular new designs.

The Niwaka Costume Festival: In Yoshiwara, a high-ranking courtesan tends to a patron and a jester tries to entertain with an eccentric costume, hinting at the Edo townspeople's affinity for cosplay.

This programme gives you comprehensive coverage of events in Japan and Asia, explaining the day's developments and what is behind them.

The Japanese language is rich in words and expressions influenced by nature, history and culture; this episode looks at words related to the number eight. Explore the unique culture behind them.

#13 I want to see the snow. / To say what you want to do, replace the 'masu' ending of a verb with 'tai desu'. For example, 'mimasu' (to see) becomes 'mitai desu' (to want to see).

This programme provides information for a multicultural society - we cover interesting topics from various angles such as Japanese local movements and disaster preparedness.

March 2026 marks 15 years since the Great East Japan Earthquake. Throughout the month, NHK World-Japan will show programs looking at the present and future of the disaster-hit areas.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

This programme visits places across Japan to introduce the charms of their local daily life and festivals fostered by the nation's long history.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

From prevention to cure, the groundbreaking world of Japanese medical technology and healthcare! This programme offers tips for superfoods and easy exercises for a healthy lifestyle.

NHK World-Japan's flagship hourly news programme delivers the latest world news, business and weather with a focus on Japan and the rest of Asia.

NHK World-Japan presents a wide range of programmes from news, current affairs, and documentaries focusing on Japan and Asia.

Seri (Japanese parsley) is in season from winter to spring - it's a key source of nutrition during Japan's cold winter months when most other veggies are out of season.